Former USC WR Zachariah Branch and His Brother Make Transfer Decision

Originally posted on Athlon Sports | By Matt De Lima | Last updated Jan 5, 2025 4:26 PM ET

Former USC Trojans wide receiver Zachariah Branch and safety Zion Branch committed to transfer to the Georgia Bulldogs, according to On3Sports' Pete Nakos.

The brothers announced their intention to transfer on December 17, noting that they wished to transfer to their next school together.

Zachariah is the No. 4 rated prospect on 247Sports' transfer portal player rankings. Before his commitment to USC in 2023, he was ranked as high as No. 4 in 247Sports' composite rankings as a recruit.

In 2023, Zachariah was named a first-team All-American as a kick returner and won the Jet Award, given to the nation's best returner.

BREAKING: USC transfers WR Zachariah and Zion Branch have committed to Georgia, @PeteNakos_ reportshttps://t.co/syFCaauy1u pic.twitter.com/gVIQ3Twnj8
— On3 (@On3sports) January 5, 2025

In his two seasons with USC, Zion totaled 41 tackles, three passes defended, one sack and one forced fumble. Branch was the No. 270 ranked player in the transfer portal.

Per Pro Football Focus, he played in 217 defensive snaps on the year and recorded an overall grade of 69.2.

Zachariah caught 78 passes for 823 yards and three touchdowns in his career. He also returned 29 punts for 406 yards and a touchdown and returned 29 kickoffs for 547 yards and a touchdown.

Per PFF, Zachariah played in 490 offensive snaps and recorded an overall grade of 67.2.

Both players have two years of eligibility remaining, and Zachariah can still redshirt if necessary.

This article first appeared on Athlon Sports and was syndicated with permission.

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